Sopa De Pollo Y Elote (honduran Chicken And Corn Soup)

Sopa de Pollo y Elote is a traditional Honduran chicken and corn soup that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and a variety of aromatic vegetables and spices to create a delicious and satisfying soup.

Sopa De Pollo Y Elote (honduran Chicken And Corn Soup)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 ears of corn, kernels removed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, and corn, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Return the chicken to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Add the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the cilantro. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  5. Serve the Sopa de Pollo y Elote hot, with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the soup.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
25g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Cutting board Knife Wooden spoon Ladle

Tools

Chef's knife Cooking tongs

Serving suggestions

Sopa de Pollo y Elote is best served with warm corn tortillas or crusty bread for dipping into the flavorful broth.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, use pre-cooked shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken thighs from scratch.

Cost

$15